After getting feedback to increase the complexity of my contributions beyond gesture recognition, I’ve significantly expanded my role across both software and hardware components of the project:
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Hardware/CAD:
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I supported Rebecca by taking over the CAD design for the smart glasses. Although this is my first time working with CAD, I’ve been proactive in learning and contributing to the hardware aspect of the project.
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Frontend Development:
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I added TailwindCSS and javascript to enhance the styling of our web app interface.
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I also redesigned the frontend structure since the original wireframes didn’t align with the actual website architecture. I restructured and implemented a layout that better
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suits our tech stack and user experience goals.
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Integration Work:
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I successfully integrated the gesture recognition system with Charvi’s display functionality,. This now allows for seamless communication between hand gestures and what is shown on the glasses.
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I plan to integrate the recipe database with the Pygame-based display, enabling users to view and interact with individual recipes on the smart glasses.
This past week, I definitely went beyond the expected 12 hours of work. I’m feeling confident about our current progress and believe we’re in a strong position for the interim demo. I’ve taken initiative to broaden my scope and contribute to areas outside my original domain. 
